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+---
+stage: none
+group: Style Guide
+info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/ux/technical-writing/#assignments
+---
+
+# Glossary topic type
+
+A glossary provides a list of unfamiliar terms and their definitions to help users understand a specific
+GitLab feature.
+
+Each glossary item provides a single term and its associated definition. The definition should answer the questions:
+
+- **What** is this?
+- **Why** would you use it?
+
+For glossary terms:
+
+- Do not use jargon.
+- Do not use internal terminology or acronyms.
+- Ensure the correct usage is defined in the [word list](../styleguide/word_list.md).
+
+## Alternatives to glossaries
+
+Glossaries should provide short, concise term-definition pairs.
+
+- If a definition requires more than a brief explanation, use a concept topic instead.
+- If you find yourself explaining how to use the feature, use a task topic instead.
+
+## Glossary example
+
+Glossary topics should be in this format. Use an unordered list primarily. You can use a table if you need to apply
+additional categorization.
+
+Try to include glossary topics on pages that explain the feature, rather than as a standalone page.
+
+```markdown
+## FeatureName glossary
+
+This glossary provides definitions for terms related to FeatureName.
+
+- **Term A**: Term A does this thing.
+- **Term B**: Term B does this thing.
+- **Term C**: Term C does this thing.
+```
+
+If you use the table format:
+
+```markdown
+## FeatureName glossary
+
+This glossary provides definitions for terms related to FeatureName.
+
+| Term   | Definition              | Additional category |
+|--------|-------------------------|---------------------|
+| Term A | Term A does this thing. |                     |
+| Term B | Term B does this thing. |                     |
+| Term C | Term C does this thing. |                     |
+```
+
+## Glossary topic titles
+
+Use `FeatureName glossary`.
+
+Don't use alternatives to `glossary`. For example:
+
+- `Terminology`
+- `Glossary of terms`
+- `Glossary of common terms`
+- `Definitions`